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    August 23, 2017

    Martin Scorsese to produce Joker origin movie detached from DCEU continuity.

    Deadline Hollywood and any number of other news outlets are currently reporting that Warner Bros and DC are in the early stages of planning yet another DC spinoff movie, this… Continue reading "Martin Scorsese to produce Joker origin movie detached from DCEU continuity."

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    August 22, 2017

    James Cameron discusses the minor alteration he’s made to Terminator 2: Judgment Day 3D.

    With Terminator 2: Judgment Day due for theatrical rerelease in a remastered 3D edition on August 29th, director James Cameron has discussed how he used the opportunity to correct a… Continue reading "James Cameron discusses the minor alteration he’s made to Terminator 2: Judgment Day 3D."

  • News

    August 22, 2017

    Han Solo movie suffers yet another loss.

    Change is afoot yet again on the new Han Solo film. After the replacement of directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller with new director Ron Howard it has now been revealed… Continue reading "Han Solo movie suffers yet another loss."

  • Celebrities, News, Retrospectives

    August 22, 2017

    William Shatner discusses Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

    With this year marking the 35th anniversary of Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan, William Shatner has been talking about the movie which was a major turning point for the… Continue reading "William Shatner discusses Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan."

  • Celebrities, News, Television

    August 22, 2017

    David Hasselhoff wants Knight Rider back on the road.

    It seems the Hoff just won’t give up on getting back behind the wheel of KITT as actor David Hasselhoff recently revealed that he and Guardians of the Galaxy director James… Continue reading "David Hasselhoff wants Knight Rider back on the road."

  • News, Television

    August 22, 2017

    Bradley Walsh to be new Doctor Who companion?

    In what initially seems surprising news, the Daily Mirror is reporting that the new Doctor Who companion has been found and it is none other than Bradley Walsh. The host of… Continue reading "Bradley Walsh to be new Doctor Who companion?"

  • Feature, Retrospectives, Television

    August 22, 2017

    Westworld (1973) – The cult classic prequel to the hit HBO show.

    *** Contains spoilers for both the 1973 film & Season One of the HBO series. *** In the film adaptation of acclaimed science fiction author Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park, Jeff… Continue reading "Westworld (1973) – The cult classic prequel to the hit HBO show."

  • Feature, Retrospectives, Reviews

    August 21, 2017

    The Terminator (1984) – A masterclass in filmmaking efficiency.

    Later on this month, on August 29th (25th in the US), director James Cameron’s epic 1991 action/science fiction sequel Terminator 2: Judgment Day gets a one night theatrical re-release having… Continue reading "The Terminator (1984) – A masterclass in filmmaking efficiency."

  • News

    August 20, 2017

    M. Night Shyamalan due to start filming Unbreakable & Split follow-up, Glass.

    *** Contains spoilers for Unbreakable (2000) & Split (2016). *** Split proved to be a success not only in box office returns but was for many, a return to form… Continue reading "M. Night Shyamalan due to start filming Unbreakable & Split follow-up, Glass."

  • Celebrities, News

    August 20, 2017

    Legendary actor Jerry Lewis dies aged 91.

    American comedian and film legend Jerry Lewis has passed away aged 91. A statement from the actor’s family informed that he had passed away from natural causes at his family home in… Continue reading "Legendary actor Jerry Lewis dies aged 91."

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    • Beneath the Planet of the Apes (1970) – An End Times Allegory.
    • Spirited Away (2001).
    • Patlabor 2: The Movie (1993).
    • Patlabor: The Movie (1989).
    • The Lighthouse (2019).
  • 1 Martin Kessler
    • Tron: Ares (2025).
    • In Defence of… Tron: Legacy (2010).
    • There Are No Dinosaurs in Jurassic Park.
    • In Defence of… The Suicide Squad (2021).
    • Kong Jubilee: A 90th Anniversary Celebration – Part 3.
  • 1 Neil Gaskin
    • Buck Rogers set to return.
    • Henry Cavill states he still has Bond in his sights.
    • Black Widow’s release date moved once again.
    • Bill & Ted Face The Music (2020).
    • AMC announcement confirms that they will no longer show Universal Pictures films.
  • 1 Richard Roberts
    • Zack Snyder shares new image of Superman in black costume.
    • Where now for the DCEU?
    • Star Wars – The Nostalgia Factor & how it may hamper new entries to the franchise.
    • Red Dwarf XII Episode Titles Revealed.
  • 1 Steve Amos
    • Rudolph Valentino: Sex, Scandal and Tragedy.
    • Triumph and Trauma in ‘80s Action Movies.
    • The Cinematic Revolution: Pancho Villa and the Birth of War Cinema.
    • Emil Jannings; from Hollywood to Hitler.
    • The origin of the Academy Awards and the control of an industry.
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    • 2020, The Year In Review – by Bill Scurry.
    • The Last Thing He Wanted (2020).
    • The Film ‘89 Year in Review 2019 – Part 7, Bill Scurry.
    • The Promise (2019).
    • Instinct (2019).
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    • 2020, The Year in Review – by Jacob Rivera.
    • The Film ‘89 Year in Review 2019 – Part 8, Jacob Rivera.
    • Honey Boy (2019).
    • The Last Black Man in San Francisco (2019).
    • Non-Fiction (Doubles Vies) (2018).
  • 1 John Arminio
    • “From a Certain Point of View”, Examining The Politics of The Star Wars Saga.
    • The Film ‘89 Year in Review 2019 – Part 6, John Arminio.
    • Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989).
    • Against All Odds (1984).
    • Blinded By the Light (2019).
  • 1 Leighton Winstone
    • Greyhound (2020).
    • Beastie Boys Story (2020).
    • Why Don’t Video Games Make Great Movies?
    • The Film ‘89 Year in Review 2019 – Part 1, Leighton Winstone.
    • El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019).
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    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 158 – The Hitcher (1986).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 157 – Star Trek: The Motion Picture – The Director’s Edition (1979 / 2001).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 156 – Spider-Man: Brand New Day (2026).
    • The Film ‘89 Podcast Episode 155 – 300 (2006).
    • Episode 154 – Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991).
  • 1 Steven Saunders
    • All the Old Knives (2022).
    • Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood (2022).
    • He Dreams of Giants (2021).
    • Yellow Rose (2019).
    • Soul (2020).
  • 1 Tony Sower
    • Michael Mann Lights Up The Big Screen – The Insider (1999).

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